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Kahiga's political remarks spark renewed concern over incitement

Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has come under fire for his remarks on the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. [File, Standard]

At the beginning of the week, Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga sparked outrage and widespread condemnation following unsavoury comments that prompted calls for his impeachment.

Although he has since apologised, his remarks reopened old wounds — a stark reminder of how inflammatory utterances, particularly in political circles, often fade from attention with little or no accountability, leaving lasting scars.

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